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Is Your Child Struggling With Economics?

For many students, JC is their first Economics course, and it moves quickly from definitions to evaluation. If your child follows the lectures but struggles to write case study answers, or loses marks for unclear diagrams and one-sided essays, an Economics tutor can help.

Lessons show how to turn theory into well-argued answers, with time to practise before the promotional exams, the prelims and the A-Level.

Common Challenges Economics Students Face

Diagrams That Carry the Argument

Demand and supply, AD/AS and other diagrams must be drawn accurately and explained, not just included.

Using Case Study Data

Reading tables, graphs and extracts quickly, then quoting them as evidence in each answer.

Evaluation and Judgement

Higher-order questions want a reasoned decision that weighs assumptions, perspectives and trade-offs.

Two-Part Essays

Each H2 essay has a 10-mark part (a) and a 15-mark part (b), and both need a clear line of argument.

Singapore's Economy

Applying theory to Singapore, including the way its monetary policy works through the exchange rate.

Current Issues

Case studies present real, contemporary issues, so students need examples from the news.

How Our Online Economics Tutors Help

Concepts in a Logical Order

Scarcity, elasticity, market failure and macroeconomic policy, each built on the one before.

Diagrams Drawn Live

The tutor draws and labels each diagram on screen, then your child draws and explains it.

Case Study Technique

How to read the data, answer data-response questions precisely and write strong higher-order answers.

Essay Plans and Marking

Outlines for micro and macro essays, then essays marked for analysis and evaluation.

Examples Ready to Use

Current examples from Singapore and abroad, organised for case studies and essays.

Revision Before Every Exam

Topical revision and timed practice before promos, prelims and the A-Level, or IB and IGCSE exams.

Economics Topics Covered by Our Tutors

Topics in each syllabus's own words, from SEAB, the IB and Cambridge International.

JC1 and JC2

Courses: H1 Economics (8843), H2 Economics (9570) and H3 Economics (9809)
H2 Theme 1: The Central Economic Problem: Scarcity, choice and resource allocation · the decision-making process of economic agents
H2 Theme 2: Markets: Price mechanism and its applications · firms and decisions · microeconomic objectives and policies
H2 Theme 3: The National and International Economy: Introduction to macroeconomics · macroeconomic objectives and policies · globalisation and the international economy
H2 papers: Paper 1: two compulsory case studies, 2 hours 30 minutes (40%) · Paper 2: three essays from six, at least one mainly micro and one mainly macro, 2 hours 30 minutes (60%)
H1 Economics: One 3-hour paper of two case studies, on the central economic problem, markets and the national economy
H3 Economics: One paper of 3 hours 15 minutes with a case study and essays, on rationality in decision-making, firms' strategies and market failure, and sustainable development

Online A-Level Economics tuition

Online JC and A-Level tuition

IB

Courses: IB Diploma Economics, SL and HL
Units: Introduction to economics · microeconomics · macroeconomics · the global economy
Assessment: Two exam papers at SL and three at HL, plus a portfolio of three commentaries on news articles, assessed in school

Online IB Economics tuition

Online IB tuition

Secondary and IGCSE

Courses: G3 Economics (K343) in the SEC, for schools approved to offer it, and Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455)
Topics: The basic economic problem · the allocation of resources · microeconomic decision-makers · government and the macroeconomy · economic development · international trade and globalisation
Papers: A 1-hour multiple-choice paper (30%) and a 2-hour structured questions paper (70%), the IGCSE timings for exams from 2027

Online IGCSE tuition

Online Secondary tuition

One-to-One or Small-Group Economics Lessons

One-to-one lessons suit students who want close help with their own case study answers and essays. Small groups of up to 4 students at the same level and on the same syllabus work well for diagram practice and policy discussion; or choose any class size.

How Online Economics Lessons Work

Lessons are live on Zoom with cameras on, usually 1.5 or 2 hours at the same time each week. The tutor draws and labels diagrams on a shared screen or digital whiteboard, and annotates case study data and essays as your child works through them.

Why Choose onlinetuition.sg for Online Economics Tuition?

Tutors for H1, H2, H3 and IB Economics

Your child is matched with a tutor for the exact syllabus they sit.

Screened Economics Tutors

We screen every tutor for their qualifications, results and teaching experience.

Lessons Around Lectures and CCAs

Weekday, Saturday or Sunday lessons at a time that stays the same each week.

One Tutor, Week After Week

The same tutor follows your child from microeconomics to macroeconomics.

Start With a Trial Lesson

Try a lesson with the Economics tutor before you decide.

No Agency Fees

And requesting an Economics tutor is free.

Frequently Asked Questions About Online Economics Tuition

Thinking of Economics Tuition?

Is JC Economics Difficult?

It is demanding because students must explain, draw and evaluate in the same answer, often using unfamiliar case study data. Students who keep up with each theme find the later topics easier to connect.

How Do I Know If My Child Needs an Economics Tutor?

Answers that describe theory without applying it to the data, missing or unlabelled diagrams, and essays that never reach a judgement are common signs.

When Should My Child Start Economics Tuition?

Many start in JC1, as the microeconomics topics build up, or before the promotional exams. Others start in JC2 to prepare for the prelims and the A-Level.

What Is the Difference Between H1 and H2 Economics?

H1 Economics is one 3-hour paper of two case studies. H2 Economics adds an essay paper and covers more, including firms' decisions and the international economy.

Is Economics Offered in Secondary School?

Only in schools approved to offer it. SEAB lists G3 Economics (K343) in the SEC for those schools, after O-Level Economics was last examined in 2026.

Does My Child Need Strong Maths for Economics?

Not much. Approved calculators are allowed in both H2 papers, and the syllabus states that some calculations, such as index numbers and national income, are not required.

Getting a Tutor

How Do I Request an Economics Tutor?

Fill in the free request form above with your child's level, syllabus and preferred class size. We'll contact you on WhatsApp.

What Kind of Tutors Teach Economics?

Part-time and full-time tutors, current and former school teachers, and undergraduates. We screen each one for their qualifications, results and teaching experience.

Can I Request a Tutor for IB or IGCSE Economics?

Yes. Requests are open for every level, including IB and IGCSE; tell us the course, and SL or HL for the IB.

How Quickly Will I Hear Back?

We aim to get back to you within one working day, and every student starts with a trial lesson.

Lessons

How Do Online Economics Lessons Work?

Live on Zoom with cameras on. The tutor draws diagrams and works through case study data on a shared screen or digital whiteboard, and your child can ask questions any time.

How Long Are Lessons?

Usually 1.5 or 2 hours, once a week at the same time.

Can Lessons Follow My Child's School Tutorials?

Yes. Share the tutorial questions and essays from school, and the tutor can work through the ones your child finds hard.

What If My Child Misses a Group Lesson?

The tutor can usually share the recording, and you can message the tutor directly about catching up.

Others

How Much Does Economics Tuition Cost?

Fees depend on the level and class size. We'll confirm the fee on WhatsApp before your child's first lesson.

Are There Any Agency Fees?

No.

How Do We Pay and Stop Lessons?

By PayNow. Please give one month's notice to stop, out of courtesy to the tutor's planning.

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